Not sure if TIC, but don't do this

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Jul 21, 2024
8:25:33pm

spidercoug Contributor

Not sure if TIC, but don't do this

https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/poison/baking-soda-overdose#:~:text=Baking%20soda%20is%20considered%20nontoxic,This%20is%20very%20dangerous.

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spidercoug

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Time

Has anyone here tried taking baking soda as a preworkout?

maxpowers

Jul 21, 7:51pm

Is it supposed to neutralize lactic acid buildup or something?

pegushin

Jul 21, 7:56pm

Lactate buffer maybe?

maxpowers

Jul 21, 8:05pm

Why would you care about having a buffer for lactate during exercise? Your body

LakeshowCougs

Jul 22, 1:10am

Here’s the pitch

Joe Banks

Jul 22, 6:17am

Yeah it’s crap. The level of lactic acid needed to have the negative effects is

LakeshowCougs

Jul 22, 8:46am

I’ve heard claims a number of pros use that, but you can’t really know.

Joe Banks

Jul 22, 9:15am

I bought a tube of the leg cream at a race expo once.

Joe Banks

Jul 21, 7:56pm

I’d use the Maurten baking soda gels if they were affordable. They aren’t and I don’t see them at running stores anyway.

Joe Banks

Jul 21, 7:57pm

I have

Blueto

Jul 21, 7:56pm

The sodium bicarb might neutralize acid buildup? Not sure but worth trying

EarlSpeak

Jul 21, 7:58pm

There’s a good TrainerRoad podcast on this (RM host BTW). Not worth the risk.

BYU'01

Jul 21, 8:25pm

Not sure if TIC, but don't do this

spidercoug

Jul 21, 8:25pm

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